Analyst, Inbound Transport

Loblaw; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw is seeking an asset management professional to support intermodal operations across Canada. You will coordinate intermodal assets, track fleet utilization, and partner with maintenance and distribution teams to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates bring a relevant degree and 1–3 years' experience in supply chain, logistics, or asset management, with strong Excel and data visualization skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or asset management preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and data visualization/reporting tools.
• Knowledge of intermodal operations, rail/trucking, and asset management processes is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and allocate intermodal containers and chassis across Canada to support domestic operations.
• Ensure availability of assets for loading, reloading, and regional distribution requirements.
• Monitor and reduce asset detention, dwell time, and underutilization.
• Track and trace intermodal assets, ensuring accurate real-time visibility.
• Provide reporting and analytics on fleet utilization, asset health, and operational KPIs.
• Assist in managing exception protocols, including alarms and specific operational call-outs.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time.
• Support the servicing and repair of units to minimize downtime and maximize asset reliability.
• Monitor maintenance trends and support continuous improvement in fleet performance.
• Work closely with the Domestic Intermodal Operations team, regional planners, and supply chain partners to align asset strategy with business needs.
• Collaborate with national distribution centres and transportation providers to resolve capacity or equipment challenges.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership for improving efficiency, cost management, and asset utilization.

Skills

Excel

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Intermodal operations knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel advanced

Job description

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Contract Term - 8 Months

Shift: Saturday to Wednesday 10AM - 6PM

In this position, you will work closely with transportation, maintenance, and regional supply chain teams to track assets, improve performance, and reduce costs, all while ensuring the reliable flow of goods that Canadians count on every day.

What you will do:

Asset Management & Allocation

• Manage and allocate intermodal containers and chassis across Canada to support domestic operations.
• Ensure availability of assets for loading, reloading, and regional distribution requirements.
• Monitor and reduce asset detention, dwell time, and underutilization.

Fleet Tracking & Reporting

• Track and trace intermodal assets, ensuring accurate real-time visibility.
• Provide reporting and analytics on fleet utilization, asset health, and operational KPIs.
• Assist in managing exception protocols, including alarms and specific operational call-outs.

Maintenance & Servicing

• Collaborate with Loblaw’s maintenance teams to ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time.
• Support the servicing and repair of units to minimize downtime and maximize asset reliability.
• Monitor maintenance trends and support continuous improvement in fleet performance.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work

• Work closely with the Domestic Intermodal Operations team, regional planners, and supply chain partners to align asset strategy with business needs.
• Collaborate with national distribution centres and transportation providers to resolve capacity or equipment challenges.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership for improving efficiency, cost management, and asset utilization.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or asset management preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and data visualization/reporting tools.
• Knowledge of intermodal operations, rail/trucking, and asset management processes is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term)

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$52,000.00 - $71,500.00 / 52.000,00$ - 71.500,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.